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GD08 CZW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,673 mi
Last recorded173,673 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 CZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 173,673 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip to windscreen

condensation build up to n/s front headlight unit

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jan 2026 173,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip to windscreen

condensation build up to n/s front headlight unit

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5m perishing

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on on 2m

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2025 165,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front inner console bushes worn

Fail 6 Jan 2025 165,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in headlights

front inner console bushes worn

Pass 8 Jan 2024 159,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 159,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2021 144,766 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d- bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Dampness/signs of a diesel leak on fuel hoses around fuel filter area. Not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,281 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover perished

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 15 May 2019 123,439 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2018 113,994 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 15 May 2018 113,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,396 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 105,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,844 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

exhaust corroding

signs of plastic inner cover touching rear tyres

slight binding to o/s/rear wheel

slight damage to v-belt

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,320 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 92,247 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,401 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,478 miles

N/S/R O/S/R AND N/S/F Tyres worn on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking and perished and close to limit

service light illuminated

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,478 miles

N/S/R O/S/R AND N/S/F Tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking and perished and close to limit

service light illuminated

Fail 2 Aug 2012 50,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn low rear brake pads worn low and discs worn. replacement req soon.

n/s/r tyre damage to outer wall and cracking

o/s/f door mirror glass cxracked ADVISE REPLACEMENT S.A.P

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads worn low rear brake pads worn low and discs worn. replacement req soon.

n/s/r tyre damage to outer wall and cracking

o/s/f door mirror glass cxracked ADVISE REPLACEMENT S.A.P

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,289 miles

advise new wiper blades

n/s mirror smashed

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

service lamp on

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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GD08 CZW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD08 CZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GD08 CZW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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